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We have had 3 dogs in our family. The first (cavalier King Charles mix with bichon) was my dog before I met my husband. Obviously, we had a bond before he came into the picture when she was 5 months. When we got our second dog (Westie), our first was 12. I spent time and effort on both. So did my husband and at that point we had 3 (ages 4, 7, 9) little girls that loved having a new puppy- lots of play and loves around. Our oldest dog passed this summer. We just got a new puppy who is now 9 m old (Yorkie) and he has chosen me as his person. From day 1, he was attached at the hip to me. Of course I give him lots of love. But I was trying to foster a bigger attachment to others in the family because our Westie can get jealous. Don’t get me wrong- I love being their preferred human. But what is it that makes dogs choose you?

My dog has been peeing for a very long time outside, and has had a few accidents in the house. He’s never had accidents in his 9 years with me before this. We’ve taken him to the vet and have had numerous studies and labs done… all unremarkable. He didn’t have an accident since the first few that were within a few days, but just had one after having his dinner snuffle mat.

He has mild carpal hyperextension so with winter we’ve been snuffling a lot more. We got him new snuffles for Christmas and this started happening about 3 weeks later.

Now I’m wondering if there’s a link between the snuffles and peeing. Arousal/Excitement? Bacteria? We wash them every other day and no growth on his urine cultures. Has anyone had their dog experience something similar?

ETA: Male GSD, just shy of 10 years

In 3 weeks we will be bringing home a corgi who will have just weaned a litter of puppies. Is there anything special I should be doing to make the transition easier? Anything I can do to support her health after the stress of pregnancy and nursing?

Whenever he gets mad or something, he gets that chihuahua zoomie thingy where they will start barking, bitting, running, scratching and everything for no reason, he gets this like almost 2-3 times a day, i want to know if it's bad and in that case, when is it time to go to the vet?

Wondering if anyone has experience with Gillian Goldens for Adoption? They are a Facebook group that posts the most precious dogs who all seem a little too perfect. I can’t find a website or where they are based.

I showed interested in an adult dog up for adoption. There was a ton of comments on the post with no response to anyone. But they reached out privately via messenger. Everything they said was exactly what I have been looking for in a dog. However, they wanted me to pay them $550 without any evidence about the dog. Something didn’t sit right with me.

So I started looking more into the photos to see if they might be AI. Then I did a reverse google search and sure enough I found the exact same photo posted by a different rescue in a completely different state than where they said the dog was from.

Of course there’s a possibility that they are legit but something just seems off. Does anyone have a legit adoption experience with them?

Hello!

I was wondering if anyone knows of anywhere that sells replacement bottles for gravity waterers. Specifically the Petmate Le Bistro Water Dispenser Bowl. I’m dog sitting and accidentally dropped the bottle and it broke and am trying to find a replacement. Thank you for any feedback!

Hi all, I am excited to have a job interview on Sunday at a local place that does dog daycare, walking adventures and training. Though I would just be doing daycare for now. I am confident with dogs but I do feel a little shy when meeting people because I am a bit of a recluse, and I have never really handled meeting a group of other people's dogs. I am a little worried I might say or do the wrong thing inadvertently, though I'm not even sure what I would do wrong. Like I am not going to yell or something, but if they just start barking at me and the employer doesn't hire me because "dogs can just tell" or something like that. Can I get some pointers on best ways to meet groups of other people's dogs? Sort of the same way I am uncomfortable around people's kids- I am always scared if I don't smile right or say the right thing, I'll get yelled at? If that makes sense. I do love dogs and I put a lot of time into reading about dog behavior and psychology, grew up with dogs, but in social settings I am a little stunted and worried. My immediate thought would be to just ignore them for the most part until we all calm down, then do a calm greeting to dogs that come to me.

Hello everyone. Ever since I got a Bichon, I am wondering about dog's jobs and their fulfillment in doing those jobs.

It seems obvious to me that herding dogs, hunting dogs or retrievers and such get some fulfillment and – most importantly – stimulation from doing their jobs. I can imagine that spending a day out and about herding sheep means they're pretty conked out in the evenings.

A companion dog's job is much more passive – following their human around the house, sitting on laps, giving kisses and cuddles. Do they derive stimulation from doing this job in the same way a more active breed does from theirs? Or do they just generally have a much lower energy level, therefor requiring less stimulation in general and thus being well suited for couch potato owners like me?

I love my bichon and she gets plenty of walks and play time, which she enjoys tremendously as well. I also picked this breed because I knew she would fit my lifestyle and I have to admit that some days are spent mostly on the couch. These are the kind of days that make me womder whether she feels like she's just chilling out with me or actively doing her work as a companion.

I have a Miniature Dachshund who's nearly 12 now and I'll be honest, she's quite a princess! She refuses to go outside when it's wet on the ground or raining which usually leads to some mess inside. I have a Golden Retriever as well who is always up for going outside whatever the weather. I always leave the back door open for them to come and go as they please into the garden. Does anyone have any advice or tips to help my Dachshund become more accustomed to going outside when it's wet so she's more likely to go outside when she needs to?

I’m on mobile so I hope the format is okay. I wanted to post to get some advice/insight from other people who have experience with dogs who were suddenly rehomed and are in the adjustment period.

I don’t want to give too many details on the situation. But I rescued a dog that was being rehomed/going to be sent back (I was approved to adopt them by a separate party who had the dog’s best interest at heart). They came from a home with lots of limitations, I have little to none aside from kenneling when I leave the home, which the old family also practiced. They get along great with the dog that was already part of my family, I’ve had the new pup (1 year old) for 2 1/2 weeks now, and they are starting to get restless and destructive. I’m okay with the destructive, I can redirect them with toys, puzzles, and play, but I’m more worried with the restlessness.

Google can only do so much, but does anyone have any tips on anything else that can help enrich the rehomed pup so that they are feeling more comfortable and safe in the new home? I’ve been trying to create as much of a schedule as I can, but it’s 1 am and they’re still restless and destroying toys and I’m not sure if this is normal or how to help them. And if there’s any advice anyone has overall during the rehoming process I’d greatly appreciate that. Thank you in advance.